One of the main events of the weekend will be the traditional night-time boat trip along the River Thames. While previous years featured live acts on board, this year the trip will be restricted to music, conversation and sightseeing.[2]

The Main Event and Dance Hall at the Royal National has a capacity of around 400 people, and this year's boat, the Erasmus, can hold 310 people over its three floors.[2] Last year, 242 attended.

RBW 2008 offers four different levels of registration, ranging in price from £55 (around US$110, or €70) to £150 (around US$300, or €195).[3]